Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly targeting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expanding its efforts to tackle inefficiencies in federal agencies.
DOGE has launched affiliate pages on social media, including DOGE SEC, which has called for public input on SEC misconduct.
Musk has had a contentious history with the SEC, criticizing the agency for its handling of various matters, including stockholder compensation for Twitter.
This new push has sparked concerns among Democratic lawmakers, especially regarding Musk’s potential access to sensitive SEC data, like the Consolidated Audit Trail.
Despite these concerns, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reassured that President Trump has committed to preventing conflicts of interest, with Musk agreeing to recuse himself from potential issues.
The SEC is currently led by acting Chair Mark Uyeda as Paul Atkins awaits confirmation.
Crypto giant Binance has expanded its footprint into Syria, taking swift action after recent U.S. and EU policy shifts cleared the path for engagement.
JPMorgan has dramatically lowered its oil price forecast for 2026, now expecting crude to fall to $58 per barrel.
Crypto exchange MEXC has launched a $100 million protection reserve to safeguard users in case of platform-level breaches or critical failures, positioning itself as one of the few players in the space offering real-time compensation for technical breakdowns or hacks.
Digital asset exchange Bullish, supported by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, is making a stealthy move toward going public.